Parenthood

The facts on Free Range vs. Helicopter parenting 

Remember how the adults in the Peanuts cartoons sounded? That's becoming the national language of the parenting style debate. The truth is, we're all doing the best we can with what we believe. The New York Times Motherlode is here to point out the ridiculousness of all of it.

1. What are Free Range and Helicopter Parenting?

Free Range and Helicopter Parenting are two different and opposing parenting styles that illustrate what happens to a flourishing post-industrial society with excess leisure time. This also explains why “The Bachelor” is in its 19th season.

So true. Read the full article at The New York Times Motherlode: Free Range vs. Helicopter Parenting: Get the Facts - NYTimes.com

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